Kathryn was inspired by aspects of the 1865 novel "Alice's Adventures in Wonderland" by Lewis Carroll. Especially the term 'going down the rabbit hole' and the human challenge of doing the same thing and expecting different outcomes. Along with family patterns and one sibling who you never thought would come to ones aid. Funk song with steely vocals.

No Street Signs No Straight Lines

My Alice Moment

Kathryn spent time on her grandfathers prairie property, in Saskatchewan, Canada, over many years. Though she moved away and spent very little time as a child at the farm visiting as a young adult, then married, then with her kids was a wonderful experience. There was also some nasty family communication that blurred most trips. But the birds on the farm were especially sweet and taught some good lessons about living and recovering from negative happenings.

No Street Signs No Straight lines

Listen to the birds

Listen To The Birds

How does family trauma drip down from parents to their children? Is there a way to mitigate this negative handing down of pain?

No Street SIgns No straight Lines

With Nature And I

Kathryn was inspired by Kia the lead character in Delia Owens "Where the crawdads sing" 2018 novel.  The ominous synth sounds, cool bass line, slinky guitar and Kathryn's sensual vocals all give a vibe of a hot, hot day on the bayou.  Reviewers sensed a Pink Floyd psychedelic feeling with this song.

Song of the Crawdads

Song Of The Crawdads

COVID brought a lot of families back together in both good and bad situations. Sometimes girlfriends/boyfriends, of children, came into the family bubble. The ramifications of this decision can sometimes be tough on a family. Especially tough on mothers in this song. It is not natural for older kids to come back home, with partners, and younger teens, still living at home, who are struggling with school/life to be witnessed by said sibling.

No Street SIgns No Straight Lines

Angel Boy

Same Pain

My New Song Can't Find Love Anymore 
R.O.T

Can't Find Love Anymore

Can't find love anymore

Story
Legend of the Origin of Animals According to Inuit Beliefs
At the beginning of the world, according to the Inuit, there was only one man and one woman. The woman asked Kaila, the sky god, for help in populating the Earth. Kaila ordered her to dig a hole in the ice and catch fish. So, one by one, the animals emerged: seals, bears, birds… until finally the caribou appeared. This was the most precious gift, as it would feed the people, provide shelter, and provide tools.
But humans began hunting only the largest and most beautiful caribou, weakening the species. So, the woman asked for help again. Kaila sent the wolf, sent by Amarok, the wolf spirit, to eat the weak and sick animals, thus maintaining balance.
Other Key Elements of Inuit Mythology
• Animals have souls (anirniit): They are not hunted, but allow themselves to be hunted. The hunter performs a ritual for their souls to return to the spirit world.
• Death and rebirth: Part of the soul goes to heaven or hell, another part is reincarnated in a newborn if given the name of an ancestor.
• Giants and goblins: In distant lands, the Inuit encountered the Tuniqs, fearsome giants, and cheerful little goblins that fit in the palm of the hand.

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Sonic Universe

Inuits II

Story
The Legend of N'ha-a-itk. The Guardian of the Lake
In ancient times, when the Syilx Indigenous people lived in harmony with the land and water, Okanagan Lake was more than a body of water: it was a living being, a profound spirit called N'ha-a-itk, which means "lake serpent."
Elders said that N'ha-a-itk was not simply a physical creature, but a spiritual manifestation that protected the balance of the ecosystem. His body was long and undulating, like a sea serpent or a wingless dragon, and it was said that he could appear in times of imbalance or when humans forgot their pacts with nature.
The Ancestral Pact
Before crossing the lake, the Syilx performed rituals and offered symbolic sacrifices—often animals or food—to honor N'ha-a-itk and ask for safe passage. This act was not one of fear, but of respect: they understood that the lake had a will, and that the spirit that inhabited it should be treated with reverence.
The Transformation into Ogopogo
With the arrival of European settlers, the figure of N'ha-a-itk was reinterpreted. In the 20th century, sightings of a creature in the lake began to circulate, and it was christened Ogopogo, a name inspired by a popular song of the time. Although the image of the monster became more commercial and touristic, many inhabitants of the region still recognize its Indigenous and spiritual roots.

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N'ha-a-itk

Story
The Legend of N'ha-a-itk. The Guardian of the Lake
In ancient times, when the Syilx Indigenous people lived in harmony with the land and water, Okanagan Lake was more than a body of water: it was a living being, a profound spirit called N'ha-a-itk, which means "lake serpent."
Elders said that N'ha-a-itk was not simply a physical creature, but a spiritual manifestation that protected the balance of the ecosystem. His body was long and undulating, like a sea serpent or a wingless dragon, and it was said that he could appear in times of imbalance or when humans forgot their pacts with nature.
The Ancestral Pact
Before crossing the lake, the Syilx performed rituals and offered symbolic sacrifices often animals or food to honor N'ha-a-itk and ask for safe passage. This act was not one of fear, but of respect: they understood that the lake had a will, and that the spirit that inhabited it should be treated with reverence.
The Transformation into Ogopogo
With the arrival of European settlers, the figure of N'ha-a-itk was reinterpreted. In the 20th century, sightings of a creature in the lake began to circulate, and it was christened Ogopogo, a name inspired by a popular song of the time. Although the image of the monster became more commercial and touristic, many inhabitants of the region still recognize its Indigenous and spiritual roots.

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N'ha-a-itk II

21 year old new musician from Alberta, Canada just on the grind to put out music for everyone to relate to

Between myths, stories and galaxies... Welcome to my SoundCloud.

There are songs that aren't just heard... they are remembered like a dream or felt like a ritual.
I am J. Bilbao, music composer that intertwines the music with legends, forgotten constellations, and stories you may have never heard. Every note, every word, is born from a cross between the ancestral and the futuristic.

If you've ever been moved by a story that seemed written for you. If you've ever felt like a melody spoke to you from another time or planet... then this space is yours too.

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The West Coast Canadian indie band is working on its 3rd album in November 2025. Love Adjusted, with 11 original singles, will be released January 2025. 
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“This is not music that references influences. It breathes a sophisticated rare air. The songs channel reggae/dub, modern soul, a dash of 70’s guitar magic.”
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Her fascination with her wah pedal, desire to dance and her eclectic music collection informs both her vocal style, songwriting & composition. Bassist Albert Klassen delves into his accumulated musical and songwriting prowess for his bass interpretations.

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